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Grand Rapids is West Michigan's largest city, and a location with easy access to arts, culture and romantic activities for honeymooners. The city is about a half-hour drive from the beaches of Lake Michigan, where newlyweds can take in a sunset or enjoy a walk on the sand. Downtown Grand Rapids is teeming with restaurants, bars and clubs, and culture awaits at the Grand Rapids Art Museum, Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts and Frederick Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park. At the end of the day, honeymooners can retire to their room, whether it be rich and luxurious or quaint and romantic.

Amway Grand Plaza Hotel

For a luxurious honeymoon getaway, the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel (amwaygrand.com) is Grand Rapids' top destination. The luxury hotel was originally opened in 1913 as "The Pantlind." The hotel was refurbished in 1981 and reopened as the Amway Grand Plaza with the vertical addition of the 29-story Glass Tower. The Amway has 682 rooms with varying levels of luxury, from the classic guest room to the grand luxury suite. The Spa and Salon in-room services pamper couples right in their own rooms. Within the hotel, guests can drink and dine at seven restaurants and bars. The Amway Grand Plaza also serves as a wedding locale, so a couple can be married in the hotel and begin their honeymoon immediately, without the hassle of travel.

Kennedy House Bed and Breakfast

For a more intimate, low-key honeymoon accommodation, the Kennedy House (no website; 303 Madison Avenue SE, Grand Rapids, MI; 616-454-3232) is a Grand Rapids Heritage Hill Historic District bed and breakfast. The house is a Queen Anne Victorian style home from 1883, and has been restored and furnished with antiques. The Kennedy House can also accommodate small weddings.

Courtyard Marriott - Downtown Grand Rapids

The Courtyard Marriott (marriott.com) is ideal for honeymooners because of its modern and comfortable rooms and suites near popular downtown Grand Rapids locales like Van Andel Arena, The B.O.B. and other restaurants and bars. Inside the hotel, guests can dine and drink at the Bistro-Eat.Drink.Connect and Bistro Lounge. Marriott also has a fitness center, indoor swimming pool and hot tub, outdoor tennis courts and a jogging trail.

The Brayton House

The Brayton House (bandbofgrandrapids.com) is a bed and breakfast also located in Grand Rapids' Heritage Hill Historic District. The 20-room home was built in 1889 in the Georgian Revival style. Guests are served breakfast in the dining room. The well-manicured grounds and gardens provide a romantic environment for honeymooners and for small weddings.

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